Web Hosting For Dummies

About this book

Host your own website or blog with this unique guide If youd like to make the leap from a hosted environment to a self-hosted service this book is for you. You may be making the move from casual blogging to professional blogging. Or you might already be self-hosting but want a good guide to show you how to get more out of your plan. In simple easy-to-understand language this helpful book breaks down all the functions of web hosting for self-hosted users from setting up new e-mail accounts to backing up and securing your site analyzing server logs choosing a platform to install and more. Breaks down the functions of web hosting for new self-hosters including casual bloggers who may be moving into professional blogging Helps those who are already self-hosting maximize the services they are paying for Offers a one-stop complete resource on web hosting rather than just a few chapters as in many blogging books Covers setting up and using e-mail accounts working with FTP clients backing up and securing sites using cloud services understanding domains and DNS using built-in databases and more Web Hosting For Dummies helps you take charge of your own web hosting and having fun in the process!